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Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

  • 11,696 programmes
  • 2,957 institutions
  • 163 countries
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  1. Master

    Economic Development MS

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  2. Master

    Economic practical Work (Macroeconomics) (Masters Course)

    Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics

    Cuesta College 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Econ) (International) L161 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Dalhousie University 🇨🇦 Halifax, Canada

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics BA (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  10. Major

    Economics course (Graduate major)

    Soka University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Japan

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  11. Bachelor

    Financial Services, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  12. Master

    Fiscaal recht (Tax Law) (Master)

    Leiden University (LEI) 🇳🇱 Leiden, The Hague, Netherlands

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  13. Major

    Global Economics (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. Associate

    Human Services (Associate of Applied Science)

    Kenai Peninsula College - Resurrection Bay Extension Site 🇺🇸 Seward, Alaska, United States

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  16. Foundation programme

    Human Services Foundations

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Human Services/ Alcohol & Drug Studies

    College of the Desert 🇺🇸 Palm Desert, California, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Information systems and technologies (in economics)

    Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics 🇧🇾 Minsk / г.Минск, Belarus

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  19. Other programmes

    Information Systems of Hygienic Services

    Sadat Academy for Management Sciences 🇪🇬 Kairo, Egypt

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  20. Undergraduate

    International Economy and Trade (International Finance) (Undergraduate)

    Nanjing Normal University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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  21. Master

    Investigación en Economía (Masters)

    University of Valladolid 🇪🇸 Valladolid, Spain

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  22. Master

    Master of Engineering in Building Services Engineering

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Study Economics – facts and figures

Economics is taught at 2,957 universities and colleges in 163 countries – including 2,554 Bachelor, 2,391 Master and 664 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (3,521), United Kingdom (1,310) and China (629). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and National Research University Higher School of Economics.

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Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 11,696 Economics programmes at 2,957 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Chuo University and Australian National University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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